Used 2019 Chevrolet Spark Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Granni got her a tiny car!
I have always driven mid size or larger vehicles. After driving a Fiat while my truck was in the shop I fell in love with the small car! After much research I chose the Spark. It is an excellent car for the money! I have an 80 mile commute to work 4 days a week. "Tiny" handles great on wet roads, plenty of room for me, she has 10 air bags so I feel as comfortable in it as I did my Lacrosse. The backup camera is much sharper than in my 2016 Ram. Gas mileage is great! I was accustomed to spending 60.00 per week plus in the Ram. Now I spend 18.00-20.00. The only thing that I would change is the placement of the cup holders and cruise control.
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My little Peanut
I bought my 2019 Spark, "The Peanut", for driving back and forth to work each day. I drive 60 miles to work and wanted to cut down on the miles, and wear and tear, I was putting on my 2018 Dodge Ram sport truck. I looked at several used Hondas and Toyotas but just couldn't fathom paying roughly the same price for a used car, with 80,000 - 100,000 miles on it, that a new Chevrolet with a full 3 year warranty cost. I wanted the cheapest manufacture's new model I could find with 4 doors, automatic transmission and air conditioning, and the Spark was it. I was amazed that even stripped down it comes with such features as 10 air bags, a/c, a big back up camera screen, auto head lights, auto driver door lock, blue tooth stereo, On-Star and carpeted floor mats. I drive this car almost daily on the toll roads between 75 - 85 mph and it is comfortable and runs just fine. To tell the truth, the ride in town, is smoother than riding in my truck or my wife's Camaro SS. I live in Austin, Tx and find myself using my Spark not just for work, as originally intended, but also on my days off when running errands. It is easy to drive in busy traffic, comfortable and sooooo easy to park. My poor truck has barely left the garage since I purchased my car. Some changes in future models I would like to see, for me, would be a back seat that folds "completely" flat for additional hauling capability and a better arrangement of the cup holders so tall drinks are easier to get in and out. Other than that, this car satisfies my needs completely and I don't think there is a better value out there for the price. Update: After 8 months of ownership and 7000 miles, I still love this car. I drive it almost daily, either on the interstate or around town. I have not had one thing go wrong with it since purchase. It fits my basic commuter needs perfectly. Even the air conditioner has proved adequate in this 100+ degree Texas summer heat. If you can catch it when GM is offering great rebates (my was $3,500) I don't think you will find a better deal out there.
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Don't listen to the (Expert) reviews.
I bought this car as an 2nd car so not to put so much mileage on my F-150. (and save gas) we just took an 3 hour round trip on the highway and pouring rain on the way home. Handled great, the acceleration was very good for a car this size and type. It was also very good at passing trucks and other slower vehicles. It is very fun to drive. Only complaint is that the 2 front cup holders are too tightly spaced together. Update: 1/8/2019 We took a 850 mild trip. Handled well on parkways. Car is noisy on older asphalt road's but hey it's not a luxury car. I got an average 40.5 MPG. So far we are very happy with car. Still very happy with car. No complaints. One thing, after driving highways with snow and rain, I would not suggest doing too much driving in that type of weather. Little squirrelly. I guess do to the light weight of vehicle.
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Better than the reviews
Maybe it's because I wasn't expecting a luxury vehicle, but I find the blah reviews about my Spark to be, well, blah. Sure, it won't go from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds and yes, if you are long limbed you may feel cramped. But if you want a car that goes fast in a split second or has lots of leg room, go buy one. I am 5'2" and I had to raise the driver's seat all the way up and move it forward so it has plenty of head and leg room up front. I drove it 4 hours straight on major highways through intermittent rain, heavy traffic, and on stretches of interstate that were patched and full of potholes. My little Sparky kept up with the big boys at 85 mph, passed semis with no problem, and handled the roads well. Add to that I listened to an auduiobook at normal volume without any interference from engine noise. Also, 260 miles at high speeds only used 3/4 tank of gas. So, if you have the dough to blow and want a luxury or sports car, buy one. But if you are limited on what to spend or just don't care about impressing others because you already know you're awesome, get a Spark LT. It's a fun little car to drive and gets you from place to place with some modern features and conveniences and let's you spend that dough on other things.
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GREAT COMMUTER!
I bought a 2019 Spark ls for my wife. She does a lot of city driving, Can’t really beat the spark. it’s not a luxury car or a sports car. It’s perfect Commuter. It’s actually fun to drive and once you’re in the drivers seat it feels safe and doesn’t feel like you’re driving a small car. People keep saying it’s slow, Idk it keeps up with traffic and gets going without issues even at 80mph. (Idk what people expect?). The wife really loves the infotainment system, she can listen to her music via Bluetooth and with Apple car play she has all the gadgets including gps and rear view camera. It’s a small, economic, friendly car. Yes there is road noise and the cvt transmission gets a while to get used to. But overall in my opinion it’s worth it, with only city driving she averages 33mpg and fillup is only $23 from empty to full. Can’t beat that! If you’re a picky person go find a more expensive car, if you want to save money and drive a new car this is the one to get.
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Almost free fun transport!
I bought the car to save money and it is by far the least expensive car out there. It is rated pretty well in crash tests. It lacks power windows, and power locks. It does have apple play and auto headlights. It is compatible with androids as well but I have an iPhone. I’m old so I’m very happy my google maps shows up on the screen of the car and my texts are read to me and I can dictate texts with eyes on the road. I got a manual transmission mostly because I think an important consideration in keeping costs down is lowering the number of systems that could reasonably require expensive repairs. It surprised me about how fun to drive it is. It doesn’t seem slow to me through normal highway speeds. And because I owned a car brand GM was trying to get market share back from, my price before tax and tags was under $10,000. Yes it sucks not having keyless entry, it’s size does mitigate the issue somewhat because you can easily read the other side. But at over 30 mpg combined and almost 40 mpgs on the highway, this is basically free, fun, transport.
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Perfect car for a first time buyer.
I recently purchased this car (LS/automatic) for my college age daughter. So with that in mind, I am looking at the car through the prism of a first time buyer who will drive primarily in city environments. First off, my biggest concern were safety and sightlines. A hatchback is(IMO) a perfect first car because inherently there are great sightlines and a clear view out the back window. I purchased the LS with a CVT. I am pleasantly surprised with the safety features (10 airbags/ back up camera that is now almost standard on every new car) but even more surprised with the infotainment. This has a very intuitive touchscreen that has Apple Carplay/Android Auto/ clear backup camera standard / Bluetooth connectivity / OnStar / a 4G Wifi hotspot (nice not needed). More importantly is that this easily fades in the background and is not distracting like many newer car infortainment systems. Also there are proper buttons/switched for the HVAC controls that feel good in the hand and easy to use. Driving: The car is sprightly. It perfectly handles itself well in traffic. It isn't and shouldn't be considered a "fast" car but sports car standards but it can easily find holes in traffic. I have put about 200 miles on the vehicle in 3 days and never felt wanting for power in this time. The CVT transmission does its best to mimic a traditional automatic with "stepped" gears that take the drama out of driving. Older CVT's would hold a gear to keep the engine at the optimal boil to maximize power. This often happened at the expense of hearing an engine drone on at high RPMs as the car accelerated. Newer CVT's program shifts to break up this and the end result is a perfectly acceptable and inoffensive transmission. There is some road noise but that is to be accepted in a small car with a short wheelbase. What is impressive is the suspension damping. The car handles surprisingly well and is properly setup to handle road imperfections. Current MPG as I write this is hovering over 37mpg. The car's average (approx. 200 miles on the odometer) before we bought it was 39mpg. Interior: The front seats are quite comfortable. ( this is paramount for me as while I am average height/weight but want a comfortable seat after 6 years in a awful Honda Insight driver's seat)The driver's seat has an armrest that is positioned properly. The back seats are spacious enough for normal size people but this ultimately is a small car . As mentioned above the controls are a good blend of a touchscreen and well placed controls. (2) cup holders are forward of the shifter. The back seat has (1) cupholder between the rear seats and it looks like there are provisions for bottle holders in the door panels. The fabric of seats look so far to be well wearing and comfortable. Step in height is slightly higher than most small cars which is greatly appreciated. Hatch space is small but split Value: Chevy is offering tremendous rebates on this car. The bulk of many new buyers are gravitating to CUVs and small hatchbacks are sitting on the lots. It is an ideally suited car for a first time buyer or someone looking for an easy to park/drive/maintain vehicle. I will update at more mileage is accrued. ****7500 Mile Update: The car has regularly exceeded the EPA mileage (For reference I drive about 10 miles each way to work/primarily on highways before typical rush hour times and it used by my daughter when she is back in town). I have averaged at least 40 mpg to a high of 43 mpg. I did (1) oil change at 5000 miles (well before the oil life meter but in my own car experience I like to change out the initial oil earlier than required. With the oil meter expect oil changes around the 7500 mile mark.It is astoundingly easy to change . My local dealership offers (1) free oil change and I plan on using that during the winter months. My daughter had enjoyed the parkability (yes made up word) and feels comfortable driving it. All the pleasant attributes of being a small hatchback with a small footprint but with excellent interior room and visibility are there. The backup camera is crisp and she is doing quite well with parallel parking. 20k: Fuel mileage in low 40s Current 42K mileage. No issues, Just regular oil changes. MPGs hovering between 36 - 40 average. CVT still smooth. OEM will need to be replaced. Getting low tread war and getting noticeably louder at speed. I still stand by my initial review. This is a great first car option.
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Exellent,attractive, fuel efficient
Great economy vehicle
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Best small car I’ve owned
1 year update to my review. My car has 14,600 miles and is almost 13 months old. Zero problems. Gas mileage is better than EPA projected - I get combined between 38.7-40.0 mpg consistently - about 85% of my driving is on the turnpike. No squeaks or rattles. Zero issues. The car feels very comfortable from a driver perspective. I’m very happy with this affordable little car. 2 year update: I now have had my Spark for 25 months. I have 28,000 miles on it. I have replaced tires and done scheduled maintenance. Very comfortable for a small commuter car (I’m 6’2” 220 lbs). I use the apple car play to listen to podcasts. The car has no squeaks or rattles, handles very well, and has had zero issues. The seats are easy to keep clean. I use it to drive to / from work - about 70% highway usage. I have the manual transmission and my average fuel consumption is better than the EPA estimates - I routinely get between 39-41 MPG (according to the reading on the digital dashboard instrument and validated by manual calculation based on miles traveled / gallons consumed). I consider this to be a great value for a commuter car.
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STICK WITH THE SPARK CHEVY.
I have owned mine for a year and have nothing but praise for the product line.I had my doubts at first but became a believer that this car exceeds the amount you pay for it in the areas of MPG, and features as well as safety. Yes drawback is not being super fast, a little weak in backseat space but not enough to be an epic concern because i have fit a family of 4 (wife, and 3 teenage daughters) inside. I must say the ability to spend 20 to 25 dollars every week to two weeks with 34 MPG city, and 39MPG AVG highway is a key selling point, along with the fact it was easily repaired and I survived a head on collision with minimal damage to vehicle. It is truly a smooth driving, and smooth braking car combined with truly ergonomic steering wheel controls, and button operability. I AM TRULY AMAZED BY ITS PERFORMANCE AND VALUE. A true accreditation to Chevrolets honor and boldly stating big performance can come from a small vehicle.
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So comfortable you'll want to live in it
I love the interier of this car very much. The front seats are extremely comfortable to me and my wife. The entire interior is a work of art. I love kicking back in it and playing the radio on low volume. The back up camera is very smart and the turn by turn navigation is very good to have. The engine is a little sluggish when accelerating from zero but once it gets going it is as good as any car on the freeway. I never take it to fast for too long because it is a very small car and it offers less protection than other regular sized car. But with its small size you get great gas. On the freeway I get over 40 mpg at 65 mph. With the price of this car, you can't go wrong. I have only had it for 1 month so I don't know how long it will last; I will come back in a couple years with an update. So far everything is great with this car. I love it thus far.
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Bad Luck Sparky
I have tried really hard to "love" this car, but I just cannot. I've had numerous issues with the car since driving off the lot (literally). On my way home from the dealership, my airbag and seatbelt lights kept going on and off while driving down the highway. Took the car into service and found they had to replace the seatbelt buckle and airbag control module for the driver's seat. Not even a week later, the radio would stay on with the car turned off and the driver's door opened. In the process of figuring this out, the dealership scratched my dashboard upon removal of the radio. Found that there was an update to OnStar which had caused the issues with the radio. I have squeaking coming from the front suspension when hitting bumps, that is heard with the windows down. The dealership says they aren't sure where it's coming from, and it would take them too long to trace the noise down, so they sent me out the door with 2 free oil changes. Not a fix for a brand new car! I've also got a terribly loud whine somewhere within the powertrain, and I was verbally told it was the transmission and that they all do it, yet on my paperwork the dealership noted that it was alternator noise under high load. Regardless, it's unacceptable for a brand new car to have these issues! I also am experiencing rattles from both front windows when they are down slightly (not all the way down) and it sounds like they're loose in the tracks. I also experience thumping from the back brakes when slowing to a stop gently. Latest issue was a tapping/rattle noise from the driver's side of the dash. The dealership had my car for an entire month, and found that they had to replace the steering column, the power steering motor and the ignition assembly. Long story short, don't buy this car unless you are ready to be known by name when you call the service department! Highly unpleased with the car, and have requested GM to either buy back my car or offer an extension to my bumper to bumper warranty. GM has declined both, and tried to offer me a component warranty extension for 60months/75k miles on the front suspension. Will be getting in touch with a lawyer to find out how to apply for lemon law. Car has been in the service department for approx. 6 weeks total since buying in March 2019, and it's only October of 2019 now.
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I love my spark! Couldn’t be happier!
This car is awesome! For the price it’s insane... you can do 75mph in third gear. That should be all you need to know but I’ll go on to let you hear more. It handles like a go kart. Brakes are really good. Steering is very direct and sensitive. My buddy who is 6”5 320lbs fits in the passenger perfectly. I’m 6”0 even and the car is plenty big. I love the Chevy spark. The engine loves to be revved. Once it hits 4,000 rpm that party starts. Amazing little vehicle. Also has a 9 gallon tank. $35 bucks to fill up! This car can smash too! Even though it only has 98hp you can get some speeding tickets easily without trying. More American should consider the 5 speed spark. It’s seriously an awesome vehicle.
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Price+Features+Looks+Fun= Happy+
5/13/20. Edmunds asked me for a review update. I am still happy+. 9000 miles, zero problems, IMO, a fun durable reliable affordable utility machine to own and drive. I am a gardener and recently hauled 8 bags of dirt in hatch back seat area. Who needs a truck First new vehicle purchase for me in 19 years. Happy1, a new car for $10,500 in 2019 ($12K taxes/fees)! Happy2, automatic, A/C, full feature entertainment center with great sound, one trip 46.3mpg, hatchback utility (hauled a 50 gallon hot water tank), durable interior material. Happy3, unique black sporty looking machine that easily competes with $40K competitors. Happy4, fun every time I turn the key and go, two months ownership, 2K miles usage thus far. In summary, the price, features, looks, and fun overwhelms every 2019 Chevy Spark downside (not a speed demon, cramped back seats).
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Love my sparky spark
Mom of three and we love this car!!! Drives great , love the leg room.. prefect for me
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Living Like a European in America in the US
I bought a 2019 Chevy Spark 1LT with an automatic CVT about a month ago. I am scoring 38 MPG City (I rarely drive highway miles) - and I'm pretty amazed at this little wonder! The built in back up camera, infotainment system with Android Auto is more than I can ask for in an entry level vehicle.....it just doesn't feel like and entry level vehicle. There is plenty of room (I am 5'5 and my significant other is 6'2) and there is no need to own a vehicle with greater cargo capacity or a higher price, unless your household is much larger. I shopped NIssan, Honda and Kia before I settled on this Chevy Spark and nothing in the same class matched the value and price point.
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Fun car.
The engine is underpowered, but the rest of the car is great for the size and price. Still pleased with the car after approximately a year. No issues at al. 2 years now. Car is bit noisy, but completely happy with it. Nice small car. Over 4 years now. No issues. Still a nice small car.
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Great Value
Fun to drive, economical to operate. Have owned a Spark for four years (2014 Model) Amazing little car with plenty of legroom. You may need a calendar to measure the 0-60 time but, once you get there, it is a good cruising car. Will sit on 70 all day long! Very steady on the road.
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A tremendous car at a tremendous price
Chevy has a real winner in the Spark, easy to park, fun to drive, good on gas l, and everybody tells me it's cute I went to buy a Honda fit and it would have cost me $3,000 more and this car is better
Have to change your driving habits
I bought the Spark LS when my old car died. The Spark was cheap for a new vehicle. I bought the LS model without electric door locks and I really regret that decision now. The CVT engine is a nightmare and I won't buy another car with it! The engine stalls for a few seconds if you don't come to a complete stop. So if you're turning in a parking lot and have to wait for cars to pass before you can go, you need to come to a complete stop before trying to cross in front of traffic or the car will stall for a few seconds and you may almost end up getting hit because of it. You can't slow down and then go again, the CVT engine just doesn't switch from slowing down to accelerating again very quickly. Also, if you have sharp turns that you have to really slow down for the car ends up being very jerky in the turn because again it doesn't switch from slowing down to accelerating very well. You basically just have to change all your driving habits when driving this car to get it to drive correctly. Come to a complete stop before turning in front of oncoming traffic and while stopped at a light, let off the brake before the traffic in front of you has started to move so the car won't hold you back when it's time to go. I also have an issue with where the air vents are, the steering wheel completely blocks the air coming from the vents on the drivers side. The vents should have been placed higher. There is road noise when driving on some old paved roads but my old car had that too so not a big deal to me. The small gas tank and high gas mileage have been nice. The amount of money needed for gas a month has been cut in half or more. It only takes $15 to fill up once a week when my old car was $30+ a week to fill up. The Spark only has a 9 gallon fuel tank. I'm stuck with the car for at least a few years until I get it paid off but once it is, I'll be switching to a non CVT engine car as I can't stand it!
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4 years and still in love
I bought a new 1LT manual transmission Spark in 2016. It now has just over 60,000 miles and I've never had one problem with it. Fun to drive, easy to park, and cheap to own. One of the most practical and enjoyable cars I've ever owned!
great things are small!
my previous car was having transmission issues and driving mulptile miles a week I couldn't chance having something go wrong.., I looked around to find a place to possibly fix it so I put into my mind that it would just be easier to get a brand new car and I did. When I thought I wouldn't be able to get something I landed on this Spark.., needless to say after four hours of work from the dealership I had a brand new spark with 9 miles on it. There are a few things I would change because I miss them from my other car but this is a definite upgrade. Edit: June 18, 2020 I'm coming back to add a few things. I have had the car for a year and two months. I don't want to jinx anything about the car but it is still running awesomely and I want to keep it for as long as it will last. December 18, 2020 update: Currently still own the car and working for the USPS but I have another car because the Spark is too small for the rural route. Probably trading it soon for an SUV or a minivan. Edited December 2021: I really miss this car because I did trade it in on a minivan for work purposes. I am now wanting to get another Chevy spark and be rid of the van because I won’t need it anymore.
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Great commuter car!
Bought this car for work, I drive 50 miles each way. Gas mileage is around 40 miles per gallon which is great. Entertainment controls are awesome Apple Car Play is very interactive and easy to use, graphics are clear and crisp. Could use more leg room and arm rest in the center console. Acceleration is slow but once the speed is up on the highway it passes with ease! Very happy with my lil Sparky!
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2019 Chevy Spark Activ
There is quite a difference between the trims, the Activ have a lot of additional features compared with the LS. The car is compact, but inside you feel with a lot of space, and the engine has a lot of power available specially with the manual transmission. I bought it in Oklahoma and drove that same day to Houston without any problems, and with a good feeling in the highways.
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Toy Car.
I love my 2019 Spark. Drive mostly in town and still get 35 mpg. Even when I take it on t a road trip it is very comfortable and drives really well. The only problem I have is when I park in a parking lot, I have trouble finding it when I go to leave because it hides behind all other vehicles. I have to be careful to remember exactly where I park it.
Me and Stuart and the Road
My first car. I went to this dealership just to look around. My budget was way below anything on the lot. But I saw him and I smiled. He was so ridiculously tiny. I thought of him as I headed to the other dealership to see a 2008 Yaris that was way overpriced but in my price range. I did not buy the Yaris. I went back to the Spark and spent a great deal of time talking to the salesman. I would be his first ever customer. That day I drove off the lot in a teeny tiny little Spark I affectionately named Stuart. And nearly one year later he has done nothing but get me to and from. I got the vehicle with 16000 miles. I’ve put nearly 7,000 miles on it since purchasing in April. Multiple 100+ mile trips with a couple of 800 mile trips in between. Interstate travel is relatively easy despite the lack of cruise control. Acceleration is quicker than you’d think since the engine is basically the size of my fist. Driving anywhere is easy with Apple CarPlay, but I did find that Android Auto has ongoing issues as a whole, by no fault of the vehicle. The overall feeling of owning this particular vehicle is one of pride, one of trust. I trust this tiny, itty bitty Fisher Price looking car to get me where ever I need to go safely and without issue. EDIT Over a year of owning little Stuart and I am nothing but pleased. I just hit 27000 miles and felt like I had seen my kid graduate or something. I love this little car.
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My 2019 Spark
I am in love with my cute 2019 Spark.
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Great for Daughter. Iffy for Dad
Averaging 31mpg as a commuter. Tiny 9 gal. gas tank. Less than 300 miles on full tank. Rolling home on fumes after 2nd day of 70 mile commute.
Excellent value.
Reliable, fuel efficient, and low cost of ownership.
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MzSpark
Suspension not the best. Otherwise a great little car. Excellent on gas.
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Magic spark
The Chevrolet spark is a perfect commute vehicle. It get you from point A to B. The little 1.4L engine has enough power to cruse around the cvt Transmission is problematic it’s great on gas mileage
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Best car I’ve ever owned
I absolutely love my new Spark. It gets incredible gas mileage, 43 on the highway and 33 in the city in Los Angeles. I can also fit the car in tight parking spaces that all other cars pass up. Plus, it gets a lot of Cool looks. The best car I’ve ever owned.
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